Sentence examples for formally converted from inspiring English sources

(It isn't clear whether he ever formally converted).

Only a small proportion have formally converted to Judaism.

In 1903, it was formally converted to a public university.

An interest in Russian and Greek Orthodox icons, which he encountered at an exhibition of religious art in London, led him to explore the church's theology, and he formally converted in 1977.

Although in recent years the Consistory has shown signs of changing, it still mainly adheres to Orthodox definitions of who belongs: those with Jewish mothers, or those who have formally converted to Orthodox Judaism.

In Russia it came to an end with the first enserfment: agricultural slaves were formally converted into serfs in 1679, and household slaves were converted into house serfs in 1723.

He still attends Shabbat at Mr. Abramovitz's home each week, along with 40 or so other regulars who dream of formally converting and moving to Israel.

Despite the belief that they have Jewish roots, the Bello community had to formally convert, with a rabbi from Miami, Moshe Ohana, arriving to officiate.

According to Orthodox tradition, a person is only considered Jewish if they are born to a Jewish mother or if they formally convert to Judaism.

Full communion would mean that Anglican and Catholic clergy members could administer the sacraments — like the Eucharist, marriage and baptism — in one another's churches without being reordained, and that parishioners could receive them in each church without formally converting.

As I prepare to formally convert to Buddhism by taking the Vow of Refuge – it's actually not that hard but it is serious – I wanted to check back in with Ripert, the man who started me off on the path.